Homeowners Wanted for Lighting Research (Ended)

Ridgeline Energy Analytics is a leading energy efficiency research company. We are conducing this research in partnership with American Efficient to take a closer look at the energy used for lighting in homes across several states. It is American Efficient’s mission to reduce energy consumption by helping America use less – “The cleanest and least expensive energy is the energy you never have to consume.” 

This is not a sales or marketing effort. At no time will your information be shared.

The best way to improve our energy efficiency is to figure out how much we are currently using. We have data on overall energy use, but we want to know how much comes from lighting. We are looking for when lights are typically on and what types of lighting are used. From there, we can figure out how we can improve the energy efficiency of our lighting.

One of our technicians will visit your home on the scheduled time and date. The visit will take approximately 1-2 hours. During that visit they will observe the lighting in your home and install up to 8 light loggers. A light logger is a small device that measures 2'' x 1'' x 1/2'' (See photo above). They’re battery operated and their only job is to record a timestamp each time the light turns on or off. Simple, easy, and effective, we attach them to your lights. The logger will be recording for about 8 months. Lighting needs fluctuate throughout the seasons, so we need to monitor your lights for several months.

The logger ONLY provides a timestamp for each time the light is turned on or off. It uses an internal sensor that only tracks light changes - no recordings of sound or video. None of your data will be shared. Your personal information and address will not even be attached to the data that is collected.

You must be a homeowner living in one of the PA, MD, or NJ (we have completed our study in MA, RI, and CT). You need to be 18 years of age or older and must be on site for the initial appointment. You must also agree that we can come back in the Summer of 2020 to uninstall the loggers.

Before we leave your home you'll get a $150 Amazon gift card. When we return to pick up the light loggers next Summer you'll get another $50 Amazon gift card. At that time we also can provide you with a personalized home energy usage report to help you understand your home lighting usage and opportunities to save. 

Don't forget that we're also offering an additional $50 Amazon gift card for every homeowner you refer into the program before the deadline.